making sense of my world
by artist Helen Shaddock

Calendar colours

On My Radar Images that have caught my eye I’ve been looking at this, the front cover of my 2024 calendar as I’m working on my 2025 calendar design. 

Poster Grafitti, Ouseburn

On My Radar Images that have caught my eye Went on a little wander with Rachel today and passed this beautiful grafitti. Unbeknown to me, my choice of stripy jumper today matches these colours!

Josephine Ganter, Looping Pink

On My Radar Images that have caught my eye I discovered the work of Josephine Ganter today, and have the same feeling as when I find out about an author whose work I enjoy and realising I have a whole backlog of new books to delve into. I’m looking forward to investigating Ganter’s work, and […]

Screenprint – blues and pinks

On My Radar Images that have caught my eye The colours in this screen print resemble some of the skies we’ve been seeing recently.

Ghost pumpkins

On My Radar Images that have caught my eye Feeling washed out today

Risograph Colour Chart

On My Radar Images that have caught my eye This guide to colours and opacities produced by Hato Press is pinned up on my studio wall and is such a helpful resource. 

Pumpkins

On My Radar Images that have caught my eye It’s that time of year 

Stripy blouse

On My Radar Images that have caught my eye A trusty item in my wardrobe, despite being one of my oldest items of clothing this stripy blouse remains one of my favourites.